Venue Host

Scotsman; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% tips kept

Wagestream access

Food & cinema discount

Hotel & apartment discounts

Perks portal access

Staff meals on duty

Flexible working

Scotsman Steps training

Job summary

Grosvenor Cafe in Glasgow’s West End is seeking a Venue Host to welcome guests with warmth, coordinate private events, and ensure a high-standard experience from start to finish.

You will assist with opening/closing, liaise with event organisers, upsell drinks packages, and maintain smooth operations across bookings and walk-ins.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused hospitality experience preferred.
• Able to upsell drinks packages.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Great Guest Service – make guests feel welcome from arrival.
• A Service Superstar – check in with guests throughout events to ensure smooth operation.
• A Team Player – collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless events.

Skills

Guest service

Upselling

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About us:

Grosvenor Cafe is in the Heart of Ashton Lane in Glasgow's West End. Housed in the former Grosvenor Cinema on Ashton Lane, The Grosvenor Café is a venue that buzzes from brunch ‘til bedtime.

The Role:

As a Venue Host at The Grosvenor Cafe, you’ll be the face of our place —welcoming guests with warmth and professionalism and ensuring every detail of their experience runs smoothly from start to finish, whether it's a private event, dinner or drinks, you will take full responsibility of the welcome and reception duties, liasing with organisers and decor specialists, checking in on events and providing an friendly, responsive servic ethroughout every guests visit. You’ll also ensure the venue is set up to the highest standards, assist with opening and closing procedures, conduct regular checks for cleanliness and readiness, and prepare pre orders, as well as be able to confidently upsell packages to existing booking as well as walk in guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Great Guest Service – You make guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive, creating a positive and lasting impression.
• A Service Superstar – You check in with guests throughout their event to ensure everything is running smoothly and adjust as needed.
• A Team Player – You collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure events are seamless and stress-free.
• Able to manage workload professionally – You stay calm and proactive when things get busy, responding to requests with professionalism and speed.
• A Polished Professional – You take pride in your appearance, presentation, and communication with guests and team members.
• Proactive & Organised – You plan ahead, manage time well, and focus on the details that ensure great service and smooth operations
• Sales and Upselling focus - You will be confident preparing and upselling drinks packages

What We Offer:

• TRONC electronic tips– Our staff keep 100% of tips earned in venues.
• Wagestream– Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 30%offof food and cinema tickets in all of our venues across Scotland.
• Hotel and Apartment discounts.
• Access toScotsman Perks Benefits Portal.
• Staff mealson duty.
• Flexible workingopportunities.
• Career developmentthrough our Scotsman Steps training programme.
• Head Office Development Days.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.